- The Governor General of Canada
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John Edward Cliff
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, with differences to Emily Karen Cliff and Christopher Douglas Cliff
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 195
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a chevron between in chief two ravens and in base a serpent wavy palewise Vert;
Motto
DESILITE;
Differenced Arms for Emily Karen Cliff, child of John Edward Cliff
The Arms of John Edward Cliff with the chevron Azure instead of Vert;
Differenced Arms for Christopher Douglas Cliff, child of John Edward Cliff
The Arms of John Edward Cliff with the Arms within a bordure Vert; This individual will inherit the Arms following the death of the Recipient;
Symbolism
Arms
The chevron symbolizes the mountain ranges of British Columbia, signifying Mr. Cliff’s attachment to the province, and also alluding to the surname Cliff. The ravens and snake represent the astronomical constellations of Corvus and Serpens respectively, illustrating Mr. Cliff’s interest in astronomy and his contribution to the creation of Alberta’s Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve. The green colour represents Mr. Cliff’s fond memories of the forests in the area of the Thousand Islands in Ontario.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Drop over,” is both a humorous allusion to the surname Cliff and also an indication of the importance of hospitality and an invitation for guests to visit.
Differenced Arms for Emily Karen Cliff, child of John Edward Cliff
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Christopher Douglas Cliff, child of John Edward Cliff
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 7, 2019, in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of John Edward Cliff and Teva Vidal, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual